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Volkswagen Bora

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,595 cc

T71 ARMMOT history

T71 ARM is a red petrol Volkswagen Bora first used on 10 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 Sept 2023 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 92,916 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Sept 2023
Mileage
92,916 mi
At MOT on 23 Aug 2022
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,950 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T71 ARM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Bora
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
10 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
23 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T71 ARM was last recorded at 92,916 miles on 23 Aug 2022, 10,686 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,230 miles · 27 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
10,686 miles
Average per year
3,950 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 92,916 miles
  • 2021 – 82,230 miles
  • 2020 – 72,792 miles
  • 2019 – 72,763 miles
  • 2018 – 72,126 miles
  • 2017 – 70,191 miles
  • 2016 – 68,216 miles
  • 2015 – 65,648 miles
  • 2014 – 62,521 miles
  • 2013 – 59,199 miles
  • 2012 – 56,081 miles
  • 2011 – 52,250 miles
  • 2010 – 47,912 miles
  • 2009 – 43,130 miles
  • 2008 – 38,842 miles
  • 2007 – 34,276 miles
  • 2006 – 30,299 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,916 miles
  • MinorOffside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Headlamp lens slightly defective both

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage on top of the rack (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2010

Full MOT history

23 tests since 16 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,916 miles (+10,686)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    92,916 miles
    Test number
    741906270851
    • MinorOffside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass82,230 miles (+9,438)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    82,230 miles
    Test number
    305587195856
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  3. Pass72,792 miles (+29)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    72,792 miles
    Test number
    795789647545
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass72,763 miles (+637)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    72,763 miles
    Test number
    553018062707
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass72,126 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    72,126 miles
    Test number
    468163258692
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail72,120 miles (+1,929)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,120 miles
    Test number
    529033014265
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass70,191 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    70,191 miles
    Test number
    774209726565
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  8. Fail70,191 miles (+1,975)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,191 miles
    Test number
    863200271988
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  9. Pass68,216 miles (+22)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    68,216 miles
    Test number
    386031705520
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage on top of the rack (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  10. Fail68,194 miles (+2,546)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,194 miles
    Test number
    942284047811
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage on top of the rack (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  11. Pass65,648 miles (+3,127)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    65,648 miles
    Test number
    881456916307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass62,521 miles (+3,322)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    62,521 miles
    Test number
    909004184247
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

  13. Pass59,199 miles (+3,118)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    59,199 miles
    Test number
    986317683281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass56,081 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    56,081 miles
    Test number
    389786072491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail56,081 miles (+3,831)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,081 miles
    Test number
    549086372275
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass52,250 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    52,250 miles
    Test number
    326807381235
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail52,250 miles (+4,338)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,250 miles
    Test number
    389667981232
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass47,912 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    47,912 miles
    Test number
    314386980488
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail47,912 miles (+4,782)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,912 miles
    Test number
    614376280283
    • Repaired at testHazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch (1.4.B.1c)
    • Repaired at testRear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass43,130 miles (+4,288)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    43,130 miles
    Test number
    671640489258
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass38,842 miles (+4,566)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    38,842 miles
    Test number
    353797688488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass34,276 miles (+3,977)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    34,276 miles
    Test number
    371979087418
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass30,299 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    30,299 miles
    Test number
    542749386288
    • NoteBoth rear tyres on legal limit

Questions about T71 ARM

Does T71 ARM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T71 ARM expired on 11 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T71 ARM?
The MOT on T71 ARM expired on 11 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T71 ARM done?
T71 ARM was recorded at 92,916 miles at its MOT on 23 Aug 2022, an average of 3,950 miles a year.
Has T71 ARM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T71 ARM has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2018.
Has the mileage on T71 ARM ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T71 ARM find?
T71 ARM passed its latest MOT on 23 Aug 2022 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: offside obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front direction indicator slightly discoloured both, and 5 more.

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